Their formal graduation ceremony marks an important milestone in their policing careers that will be long remembered.
These individuals have come from diverse backgrounds to join the EPS. While many were born in Canada, others were born in China, the Democratic Republic of Congo, England, New Zealand, South Korea, and the Ukraine. They bring a wide variety of skills from previous jobs, however, some have law enforcement and military experience, including a former international peacekeeper, a helicopter pilot, and a combat engineer.
Having met all requirements, they graduate from academic training, and move into field training in an operational role supporting patrol divisions.
Graduating from Recruiting Training Class 144 are 25 officers (18 male, seven female). Joining them are five officers (four male, one female) from the Experienced Officer Program for personnel coming from other agencies, and two canine teams (EDD Bart, EDD Razz) that recently completed the Explosives Detection Training Course.
Participating in the graduation ceremony are Chief of Police Dale McFee, Edmonton-Centre MLA David Shepherd, Deputy Mayor Scott McKeen, and Edmonton Police Commission Chair Tim O’Brien.
The ceremony is filled with EPS pride and tradition, with a formal procession by the EPS Honour Guard, performances by the EPS Pipes and Drums and the EPS Chorus, colourful flag and marching drills, and comments from EPS members and special guests. Graduates receive their diplomas, as well as recognition awards for demonstrating excellence throughout their training.
Members of the public are invited to join graduates and their family and friends at the ceremony.
EPS Graduation Ceremony
Friday, March 1, 2019, 1 to 3 p.m.
Edmonton City Hall, City Room (Main Floor)
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
For more information on a career with the EPS, please visit www.joinEPS.ca.